Before becoming a digital reporter and fill-in news anchor for New Jersey 101.5, my NJ journalism roots began as faux interviews on a Fisher Price tape recorder. Relatives might say my "gift of gab" grew from there, leading me to radio and beyond. As a wife and momma, I firmly believe that life’s too short to drink bad coffee. I'm also a fan of the beach and karma.
Erin Vogt
Hey, Taxpayers: Wayne, NJ, Mayor Could Get a 647% Raise
The township was considering extending the mayor's post from a part-time to a full-time position — complete with a big salary boost to $140,000.
Fugitive Wanted for NJ Attempted Murder Shot, Killed by Police at Motel
James Allandale was wanted after a shooting in Elmwood Park on Dec. 27. Police exchanged fire with a man in a Pine Brook motel on Dec. 31, while trying to arrest him for attempted murder.
Holmdel, NJ, House Had 3 High-end Vehicles Stolen at the Same Time, Police Say
Homes in Holmdel, Manalapan and Montclair had more than one high-end vehicle stolen at the same time in December, according to police.
Why Will Over 1M NJ Drivers Pay More For Auto Insurance in 2023?
New Jersey auto insurance policies now have higher minimum liability levels — which will mean higher premiums for more than a million drivers in the state.
After Middletown, NJ, Bank Robbery, Male Suspect Sought By FBI
The robbery was reported Wednesday morning at the Valley National Bank in Kohl's Plaza, according to the Monmouth County Prosecutor's Office.
2 From Bridgeton, NJ, Killed in Car That Got in the Way of Passing Truck on Turnpike
A crash involving a car and a tractor-trailer on the Turnpike early Sunday left two men from Bridgeton dead, State Police said.
Netflix Unveils Plan for $848M Studio at Massive Fort Monmouth, NJ, Property
Netflix has detailed its vision for a sprawling mega parcel in Monmouth County, involving 12 sound stages at an East Coast production facility offering more than 1,500 permanent jobs.
NJ Corrections Officer Admits Lying About ‘Brutal and vicious’ Assault on Youth
Jason Parks also submitted a fake incident report on the 2019 assault and convinced another corrections officer to lie for him, says state Attorney General Matthew Platkin.
Illegal ‘Massage’ Parlor Crackdown Nets 20 Arrests in Edison, NJ
Edison's mayor and police chief recently announced a "covert operation" that shutdown at least eight illegal businesses, many along Route 27.
Wall, NJ, Police Official Accused of Stealing $75K From Union
Prosecutors said since at least 2018, Wall Police Sergeant James Cadigan had stolen cash and written checks to himself from Wall PBA 234.